• Greater safety during handling and transport, prevention of mishaps and life-threatening accidents or spills that can threaten the environment

The SDS is at the heart of GHS implementation. Each manufacturer/dealer/distributor is required to have a safety data sheet or upgrade existing MSDS to GHS SDS layout. It is a complex task given the extensive range of categories and sub-categories and definitions of hazard in the GHS documentation. GHS SDS solutions are best handled by professionals with extensive experience and knowledge in the field, especially in international compliances. GHS Compliance

Why choose professionals for GHS SDS Solutions for international trade? The answer is due to the various ways local regulatory agencies have implemented and the necessity of being fully compliant with such local regulations. For example, US manufacturers/exporters must comply with OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 2012. OSHA has implemented. If they export to the European Union, their documentation must comply with EC Regulation 1907/2006 (REACH) and 1272/2008 (CLP). Canada has its WHMIS in place. Australia has its WHS regulations, and so on. Korea and Japan also have their method of GHS implementation and compliances and would insist on an exporter being fully compliant. Global Harmonized System

The SDS has 16 sections, and each section must be presented unambiguously once the category and sub-category have been chosen. Also, documents may have to be translated into local languages as happens when one expert to China, Japan or Korea.

In this scenario, a professional with expertise, experience and knowledge of regulations of various countries is the right one to handle SDS, identify requisite label elements, create new SDS to ensure full compliance, carry out composition review and assessment of raw materials, provide consultative guidelines, author SDS and translate them into various languages. SDS Services